Does the proposed development propose the right kind of repairs or changes to the ancient monument?
Any work to an ancient monument needs permission from the government, including simple repairs. The government will decide if the proposed development is right for the ancient monument. They will ask the advice of English Heritage, an organisation set up by the government to give advice on all old buildings. FOR EXAMPLE, a grassy meadow may contain an ancient burial mound. Proposals to manage nettles and trees would help the mound to survive, but proposals to build a house would destroy the mound. Change of use If you want to change how you use a building, you need permission. FOR EXAMPLE, if you want to change a barn in to a house, or change a house in to a garage, you will need permission. If the proposed development changes the use of a building, the planner must ask this question: Would the proposed new use suit the building and its setting? Some old buildings can be saved by being given new uses. FOR EXAMPLE, an old barn can be turned in to a workshop without being changed very mu
